September in Brighton is that lovely in-between month: the sea's still warm, the evenings are golden, and there's a real buzz as the city shifts gently from summer into autumn. It's the perfect time to try something new, meet some good people and make the most of everything on your doorstep, and we've lined up a brilliant mix of things to do this month. From a networking morning with a legal twist to kayaking, co-working, a sunset soiree and a hands-on cooking night, here are

Brighton & Hove Pride turns 35 this year! Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August, this year's theme is "The Power of Love." Expect RAYE headlining Saturday, the legendary Diana Ross on Sunday, plus sets from RuPaul, Jessie J and more. It's set to be one of the biggest weekends Brighton has ever seen, and as always, our brilliant Connected100 members are pulling out all the stops. 🥂 Exclusive Parade Watch Party at the Mercure Hotel Back by popular demand! Our Conn

What do a meat box scheme and a cookery school have in common? More than you'd think. Georgina Cockett from Sussex Grazed and Jo Glazebrook from the Community Kitchen both work under the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, just a floor apart from one another in the same building on Queens Road. And once they started talking, a genuine, food-led friendship (and business partnership) was born. In this blog, we talk conservation grazing, community, and why a simple chat over the o

Today's blog comes from our newest Connected100 members, Lollipop Print — a family-run print business with branches in Crawley, Hove and Chichester, celebrating 15 years this year. From business cards and flyers to large-format signage, exhibition graphics and branded merchandise, Lollipop helps businesses of all sizes bring their ideas to life. In this blog, they introduce themselves: their story so far, their family values, and why joining a local community like Connected10

There's a phrase doing the rounds at the moment: the "friendship recession." It started as an American headline, but anyone living here knows it isn't just an American problem. People are lonelier than they've been in a generation, and the tech world has decided that's a market opportunity. I read a piece recently about the wave of startups trying to "solve" loneliness with apps. Matchmaking for friends. Algorithms to engineer belonging. Platforms promising connection at the

July in Brighton is summer in full swing, and we've packed the month with brilliant ways to get out, meet new people, support local and make the most of the city by the sea. Whether you're after a salty adventure on the water, a laid-back picnic in the park, or a morning of business inspiration, there are loads of things to do in Brighton this month with Connected Brighton. From kayaking past the piers and Friday night cocktails to seafront co-working and summer socials, see